Applications for a Premises Licence, Club Premises Certificate or Variations are subject to the fees shown in the table below.
All fees are based on the (business) rateable value for the premises. If you are unsure of the rateable value please visit the government’s Valuation Office website.
You will receive an invoice each year for the annual fee which can be paid online.
Rateable Value | £0* - £4300 | £4301 - £33000 | £33001 - £87000 | £87001 - £125000 | £125001 and over |
Band | A | B | C | D** | E** |
Initial Fee | £100 | £190 | £315 | £450 | £635 |
Annual Fee | £70 | £180 | £295 | £320 | £350 |
* Premises which are not liable for or exempt from National Non-Domestic Rates will fall under Band A
** Where a premises falls under Band D or E and is used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises, the fees will be as follows:
Band | Initial Fee | Annula Fee |
Band D | £900 | £640 |
Band E | £1905 | £105 |
Where the maximum number of persons allowed on the premises at the same time (during times that licensable activities take place) is 5000 or more an additional fee applies:
Number of People | Additional Fee |
5000 - 9999 | £1000 |
10000 - 14999 | £2000 |
15000 - 19999 | £4000 |
20000 - 29999 | £8000 |
30000 - 39999 | £16000 |
40000 - 49999 | £24000 |
50000 - 59999 | £32000 |
60000 - 69999 | £40000 |
70000 - 79999 | £48000 |
80000 - 89999 | £56000 |
90000 and over | £64000 |
Exemptions - No initial fee or annual renewal fee is payable for the following:
The application is by a proprietor of an educational institution in respect of premises that are or form part of an educational establishment
The establishment is a school or college
The provision of regulated entertainment on the premises is carried on by the establishment for and on behalf of the establishment
The application is in respect of premises that are or form part of a church hall, chapel hall or similar building or a village hall, parish hall or other similar building